How I Transitioned to Integrative Care for Migraine: Part 2Hopefully, you've had an opportunity to check out the first installment of this integrative series. If not, you can get caught up in Part 1 of this article. Again, there... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COVID-19 Has Been One Long, Terrible MigraineI started getting headaches last month that would immediately come and go. Somedays it would only last for a few hours but would come again by night time. I explained... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Born with MigrainesSome of my first memories are of migraines. My mother always told me that there was nothing a physician could do to help me. I suffered through days of violent... By tamera1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? We All Need a Lifeline or Two!Having spent much of my life doing a fabulous job of faking being well, the importance of having a lifeline is somewhat new to me. I don’t say that to... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for A Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does the Trigeminal Nerve Have to Do With It?Whether you have cluster or migraine attacks, you quickly learn they are more than just a headache. One of the many parts of the head that gets triggered during an... By Anna Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What a New Cluster Headache Patient Needs to Know about TreatmentsCluster headache attacks are a different kind of beast than migraine disease and other headache disorders. The sudden onset and clock-like nature make you afraid to fall asleep, take a... By Ashley Hattle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the U.S. until recently. The recent public health emergency and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health With At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Experience with NerivioI have tried numerous forms of therapy to help treat and manage my migraine disease. I make it a point to cover any new treatment options when I visit my... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three Types Self-Care: Preventive, Acute, and RescueSelf-care sometimes gets a bad rap as a self-indulgent luxury, but it’s far more than spa days. Instead of lavish pampering, self-care is about engaging in activities that recharge you... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? Migraine and OTC SupplementsI recently had the privilege of attending a physicians’ nutraceuticals conference and was fascinated by the depth of knowledge by the speakers. Bearing in mind that I’m neither a doctor... By Shoshana Lipson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Relief from Light-Sensitivity“Why are you wearing sunglasses?” a classmate asks. I understood that it was strange that I was wearing dark sunglasses indoors; there were no windows in the small school library... By Lisa Robin Benson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
7 Migraine Coping Skills to Help Manage COVID-19 StressAs the fear and uncertainty of COVID-19 began to overwhelm me, I realized that the coping skills I’ve learned to manage life with migraine could be an incredible resource for... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What's in Your Toolbox? A Personalized Approach to MigraineThe complexity of migraine has always been fascinating to me. Even within the parameters of a single disease, there are many variations: it manifests with a variety of symptoms, and... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments